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Morocco win penalty thriller against Netherlands to reach FIFA World Cup last 16

Morocco booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw at Estadio Monterrey.

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Ouahbi expects 'big things' from Morocco forward Brahim Diaz vs Netherlands

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has backed Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz to deliver another decisive performance when his side face the Netherlands in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.

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Nabil Ouahbi warns Morocco against living on FIFA World Cup group-stage success

Morocco coach Nabil Ouahbi believes his side must adapt quickly to the demands of knockout football when they face the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Monday.

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Ronald Koeman: Morocco will be Netherlands' 'biggest challenge' in World Cup knockouts

Ronald Koeman believes the Netherlands are facing their biggest challenge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far when they take on Morocco in the round of 32, despite an impressive group-stage campaign.

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Dutch cruise past Tunisia as Japan and Sweden book place in FIFA World Cup knockouts

The Netherlands were too strong for Tunisia while Japan and Sweden played out to a draw as they topped Group F in Thursday's FIFA World Cup action.

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Jurgen Klopp leaps to Virgil van Dijk's defence after 'Boeing 747' jibe

Virgil van Dijk has received strong backing from his former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after the Netherlands captain was subjected to sharp criticism from Rafael van der Vaart during the World Cup.

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